Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/29/25

This number feels a little light when you dig beneath the surface. Minnesota is still viewed as one of the elite teams in the Western Conference, but their recent results suggest they’re not as invincible as the market sometimes prices them. Losses to Brooklyn and Denver — plus an earlier stumble against Memphis — highlight a pattern: the Wolves can occasionally drift through games and let inferior opponents hang around.

That tendency becomes more concerning on the road against a Chicago team that has quietly stabilized. After a rocky November, the Bulls regrouped, tightened their rotation, and found an identity built on better shot selection and defensive effort. They rolled off a five-game winning streak before finally getting tripped up by Milwaukee. On paper, Minnesota’s record and star power may suggest a straightforward favorite role, but the matchup doesn’t play out that simply. The Bulls perform noticeably better at home, where their supporting cast gains rhythm and the team plays with sharper energy. If this turns into a possession-by-possession battle — which Minnesota often allows — Chicago has more than enough structure and momentum to pull the upset. That’s our position here.

Timberwolves vs Bulls prediction: Bulls +180 (Money Line) available at time of publishing. Playable at the number.